Losar Festival in Spiti: Tibetan New Year Experience

December-February window, monastery rituals, homestay feasts and how to reach when roads are cut.

Go2Himachal Editorial20 November 20255 min read
Dec-Feb

Losar is Spiti's biggest celebration — masked dances at monasteries and family feasts in homestays.

When

Late December to mid-February depending on Tibetan lunar calendar. 2027 dates: Feb 8-15.

Where to celebrate

Key Monastery (masked cham dance), Tabo (butter sculpture displays), Kaza (community feasts).

How to reach in winter

Only via Shimla-Kinnaur route (Manali side closed). Book a Shimla-Kaza sumo — 2 days, ₹4,500/seat.

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